Users' questions 

Is it safe to drink Colyte?

Leia Doyle

Is it safe to drink Colyte?

Take Colyte exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. The powder in the Colyte container must be mixed with water (diluted) before drinking. Do not take Colyte that has not been mixed with water, it may increase your risk of nausea, vomiting and fluid loss (dehydration).

What are the side effects of Colyte?

Side effects of Colyte include:

  • stomach pain or cramps,
  • gas,
  • bloating,
  • feelings of fullness in the stomach/abdomen,
  • no bowel movement within two hours after use,
  • rectal pain or irritation,
  • nausea, or.
  • gagging.

    How often can you drink Colyte?

    Drink about one 8 ounce glass every 10 minutes until 2 liters have been consumed. This should take you about 2 hours to complete. If you feel full or nauseated by drinking this solution then slow down and finish it before midnight. It is very important to drink 2 liters of Colyte the evening prior to your exam.

    What is the active ingredient in Colyte?

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 3.22 g Cherry Flavor Pack Label

    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (BICARBONATE ION) SODIUM BICARBONATE 6.36 g in 3.785 L
    SODIUM SULFATE (SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS) SODIUM SULFATE 21.5 g in 3.785 L

    What if I can’t finish my colon prep?

    If you can’t finish the bowel prep, let the doctor’s office know. Better to cancel and reschedule the appointment than to have an incomplete colonoscopy because your colon wasn’t empty.

    Does Colyte make you poop?

    It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.

    What is the generic for Colyte?

    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES is a laxative. It is used to clean out the bowel before a colonoscopy. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Colyte is around $12.45, 63% off the average retail price of $34.57.

    What if you can’t finish your colonoscopy prep?

    Is it normal to feel tired the day after a colonoscopy?

    Colonoscopy Recovery: After the Procedure After the procedure, you will stay in recovery until the sedation wears off enough for you to go home. You will probably feel a bit tired or groggy even then, so you cannot drive yourself home.

    What is the easiest colonoscopy prep to tolerate?

    Studies have shown that split-dose regimens are easier to tolerate, and they clean the colon better — which helps your provider do a thorough evaluation. One study found that doctors find more benign tumors (adenomas) in people who prepared with split doses.

    Can you stop colonoscopy prep when clear?

    Continue drinking clear liquids even after you’ve finished the prep, as tolerated. Extra fluids will continue to clean out your colon and keep you hydrated. Your prep is adequate if you’re passing clear, yellow fluid without sediment.

    Can I go to work the day after a colonoscopy?

    You shouldn’t go back to work that day. You may notice some mild colonoscopy side effects in the first hour or so after the procedure, including cramping and bloating. This happens because the doctor introduces small amounts of air into your colon to open the passageway and allow a clear view of the colon wall.